How to Set and Keep Boundaries In the Last Weeks of a Job
Transitioning from one job to the next is exciting. You feel hopeful about your new role and look forward to a blank slate. But many professionals struggle with irrational feelings of guilt while they navigate their shifts to new positions. A number of my coaching clients have confided in me that they’ve felt like they’re […]
The Art and Science of Trusting Your Intuition
In the age of big data, relying on intuition — what others call gut, instinct, a sixth sense, or a hunch — can seem like a cop-out or an inferior system. But according to a survey of top executives, the majority of leaders leverage feelings and experience when making handling crises. And despite popular belief, intuition […]
4 Ways to Cultivate a Unique Leadership Style
The last decade has ushered in a new age of leadership. More than ever, employees are trying to develop their very own unique leadership style, one rooted in authenticity, trust, and open communication. Individuals at all levels of organizations are now looking for meaningful, motivating work experiences. Millennials, especially, want to be led, not managed. And […]
How to Be Vulnerable at Work (Without Oversharing)
Learning how to be vulnerable at work in the right measure can be of immense value. After all, it has been lauded for its role in creating cultures of trust, engagement, and respect. Many leaders say they embrace vulnerability because it allows them to connect with colleagues and team members on a deeper level. Leaders […]
Leading as a Highly Sensitive Person (New LinkedIn Learning Course)
Have you ever been told that you’re too sensitive? Perhaps you’ve been given feedback in performance reviews that you care too much or that you need to grow a thicker skin. If so, you are not alone. Research shows that one in five people are highly sensitive – meaning they have a more finely tuned […]
The Benefits of Embracing a Vacation Mindset at Work
Despite the well-known benefits of setting aside time to take a vacation, many of us struggle to disconnect from work. I fact, more than half of employees end the year with unused time off. This ends up costing employers in more ways than one, such as higher disengagement, turnover, and much more. Beyond the business impact, […]
